The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a report connecting ongoing pandemic stress to trauma. The report stated the number of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression has doubled since the coronavirus pandemic began.
So, how do we cope with our feelings? And, what can we do to help ourselves feel better, especially while the pandemic persists?
Sally McDaniel is a licensed mental health counselor who oversees child and family services for Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare, a nonprofit in Pierce County. She shared three ways to make coping easier, and she has some guidance to help you know if it’s time to seek mental health support.
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